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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.70, 4,148.32 and 916.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.70, 4,148.32 and 916.21 is: 1,374.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.70 : 4,148.32 = 916.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.70/4,148.32 = 916.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.70x = 4,148.32 × 916.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.70x = 3,800,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,706.94/2,765.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.23

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